Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc., 2170 River Road, COEYMANS, NEW YORK 12045
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple face locations.
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Final narrative
A mechanic was using a prybar to remove a pin from the arm of an excavator that was being offloaded. The prybar slipped, striking the employee in the face. The employee sustained a severe laceration to the face and was hospitalized for surgery. The employee also lost the use of his right eye.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsCrowbars
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